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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1888
Page
8
Howard denounces sham culture, wealth flaunting, and press deceit in New York. He targets creeds, medicine, journalism, and fashion, arguing that vanity hides character, urging readers to discard pretence and embrace genuine virtue.
Mr and Mrs Gladstone celebrated their golden wedding in Loudon on July 25 receiving hundreds of testimonials. They held a reception at Karl Spencer's home and were presented with portraits by Frank Holl and Hubert Herkimer, three silver cups, and an address signed by 150 Parliament members. Lord Granville spoke at the presentation.
Chicago July 25 a gunsmith Rudolph Levic was jailed on bonds of 7000 for supplying dynamite to suspected conspirators tied to the Haymarket prosecutions. He admits illegal dynamite dealings, saying he sold over 50 pounds to various persons, with 25 pounds purchased May 2 from American Powder Company. Police link 10 pounds to the trio arrested last week and suspect broader conspiracy.
The Rev Dr I DeWitt Talmage preached on the heroes of common life at a Chautauqua gathering in Laxisior O, arguing that enduring illness toil and domestic hardship forge true virtue. He extolled sick room heroines, sewing room workers, and quietly charitable souls as the real pillar of society and faith.
Mr Randall and his family left Washington for their country home at Wayne Station Penn today. He traveled in closed carriages with blinds drawn. Dr Marian accompanied him and will attend him at home. Dr Martin will take charge of the case due to other engagements. Randall remains feeble but shows continued improvement.
A new 48 card game on a cloth board shows all presidents from Washington to Cleveland with electoral votes. It trains players in the electoral college and promises engaging play for four to six people. Boston toy stores stock it. Reed Toy Co. offers shipping for $1.25.
Advertisement fragment touts Du Pincer's Golden Medical Discovery as unequalled for pulmonary throat and liver affections. It is marketed as effective against consumption and other ailments of scrofulous origin, presented in a period newspaper tone.
Reports from Japanese papers dated July 10 recount a June 20 uprising in Seoul fueled by rumors of Corean officials selling Missionary children. Foreigners sought protection as nine Corean officials were decapitated. naval forces from the United States France Russia Japan and China intervened to safeguard residents and consulates while US warships Juniata Essex and others engaged in movements near Chemulpo and among Pusan waters.
A digest of scattered incidents includes a cremation at Fresh Pond, fatal fires in Martin's Ferry, drownings near Sepeth, and a Portland express theft. West Virginia flood deaths reach 16. 7260 relief funds reported. Collisions, arson, and demolitions populate a wide array of reports from New York, Chicago, and Canada with multiple fatalities and ongoing investigations.
In Winnimore Manitoba on July 20 banks ban United States money with a 3 percent discount on all paper currency. Silver dollars fetch 95 cents, half-dollars 40 cents, quarters 20 cents. nickels and pennies are unaffected. The city is flooded with US money.
Bureau of Statistics reports six and twelve month totals of arrivals from principal foreign countries excluding Canada and Mexico. England Ireland Germany Russia France Austria Bohemia Hungary Scotland Wales and others show varied sums for periods ending June 30, 1883, with totals reaching over 500 thousand for the twelve month frame and over 300 thousand for the six month period.
Washington reports H B Littlepage details a list of Confederate assets now in U S hands or elsewhere, valued at over 35 million dollars. Items include Clyde steamers, cotton, specie, and machinery, plus iron works, railroads, mills, and lands across Texas Alabama and Tennessee, with many assets altered or held abroad.
A preview notes George B. Perry of The Gross staff will publish a strong boys story next week titled Uncle Peter's Trust. The tale covers life on the west coast of England and service with the British in India during the mutiny of 1857.
Frank Chepak and Frank Chichoun, charged with a conspiracy to dynamite, have disappeared after bonds of 5000 each were posted for their appearance. John Hronek and Rudolph Levic remain in the case. Hronek jailed for lack of bail. Justice Lyon continued proceedings until today. Inspector Banfield attended. 48 hours to reinstate bonds.
Fifty Congress sessions on increased pay for district attorneys and staff, higher public printing and binding costs, and a new park appropriation. House debates post office building costs, site grants, and land donations while clashing over deficiency and arm appropriation bills. Washington Territory admission urged by Voorhees and Symes amid territorial tensions.
The wedding of Congressman John J. ONeill to Miss Kate Robertson was held at St Theresa s church on Grand Avenue with nuptial high mass. The bridal party included 26 members, and a music program featured a female quartet. Afterward the couple hosted a breakfast at the bride s parents home before departing for Chicago and Washington en route to return to St Louis in September.
Gettysburg reunion visitors included L G Cortez of New Orleans a Louisiana Tigers color bearer who planted the Confederate flag on Cemetery Hill before being wounded and later amputated his leg. He survived prison camps and later visited the battlefield site with Meade Post members as veterans recalled the 1863 assault. He then traveled toward a Confederate home in the South while Meade Post mourned an oncoming death news.
An advertisement proclaims The Grope's Political Dictionary a 550 page reference for the presidential campaign. It claims to cover all topics readers will be asked about, with few omissions, and directs readers to read the last column on page four for details.
In Crawford county near Carnes Mills on July 23 25 armed White Caps captured Mrs Wiseman and her daughter about 15 years old tied them to trees and whipped them with hickory switches. The assailants rode off after a brief council. Relatives of Moreland hid and fired on the raiders wounding three including John Saunders and Pryor Gregory, both fatally. The incident caused widespread excitement as citizens vow pursuit and a possible death of the elder woman from her injuries.
A northbound Omaha & Republican Valley freight derailed near Yutan about 40 miles from Omaha. While unloading corn from a Wabash car, six men resting on the load were killed, bodies dumped by grain, with two identified as John C. Taylor of Louisville and Paries Spokes of Wymore. Letters addressed to Carl R. T. sitet mpus found on one body. Other victims unnamed.
The Globe urges readers to support Grover Cleveland in the upcoming election. It promotes a weekly edition for 25 cents and offers a 5650 page dictionary of politics for 65 cents, with free copies available and mailing to doubtful voters.
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